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Oct 18 2024CELEBRITIES

Dealing with Grief After a Celebrity's Death: A Look at Liam Payne's Impact

The sudden death of former One Direction member Liam Payne has shocked fans worldwide. At 31, he passed away after a fall from a hotel in Buenos Aires, leaving behind a young son and many fans who have been with him since his teenage years. Fans might never meet these celebrities, but the grief felt

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Crime Wave Forces Pharmacy Closures on Upper East Side

The Upper East Side is losing more pharmacies due to rising crime rates. Next month, another Duane Reade will close, adding to the already six big-box pharmacies that have shut down in the last year. Residents are worried about longer lines and travel times to get their prescriptions. Andrew Fine, c

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

The Truth Twister: Trump’s Claims About Haitian Migrants in Ohio

Former President Donald Trump stood firm on false claims about Haitian migrants in Ohio eating pets during a Univision town hall. He insisted he was merely repeating what he'd read in newspapers, dodging questions about evidence. Critics point out this misinformation has been dismissed by state and

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Oct 17 2024BUSINESS

Meta Firings: When $25 Credits Go to Wine Glasses

Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, recently gave the boot to over 20 employees in Los Angeles. Why? They were caught red-handed using food credits meant for meals to buy stuff like toothpaste and wine glasses. These credits were supposed to be used for food delivery services like Uber

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Oct 17 2024CRIME

Crime Stats Revised: Violent Crime on the Rise

Recently, the FBI quietly updated their crime statistics for 2022, revealing a surprising increase in violent crime across the United States. Instead of a previously reported 2.1% drop, the new data shows a 4.5% rise in violent crimes like murders, rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults. This cha

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Big Bet: $75 Million for Trump's Campaign

Billionaire Elon Musk, known for Tesla and SpaceX, has been making headlines for his support of Donald Trump's presidential campaign. Musk has poured nearly $75 million into America PAC, a political action committee he founded this year to back Trump. This makes him one of Trump's top donors. So far

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Oct 17 2024EDUCATION

Schools in Asheville Plan to Reopen, Addressing Challenges After Hurricane Helene

In Asheville, North Carolina, schools are set to reopen on October 28, a month after Hurricane Helene hit the region. The plan isn't just about getting back to lesson plans. Teachers will also support students in talking about the storm's impact. While everyone is safe, the community is grieving and

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris on Fox News: A New Direction

On Wednesday, Kamala Harris faced off with Fox News anchor Brett Baier, making it clear she won't just carry on Joe Biden's presidency if she becomes president. The interview, which lasted 26 minutes, was filled with tension, especially when Baier kept interrupting Harris. She tackled the immigratio

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Wealthy Backers Betting Big on Trump's Comeback

Some of the world's richest people are suddenly putting big money behind Donald Trump's presidential run. Elon Musk, known for his space ventures, has chipped in a massive $75 million to a pro-Trump super PAC he created. Not far behind is Casina heir Miriam Adelson, who has contributed $95 million.

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Pharmacies Shut Their Doors: What's Happening?

You know those neighborhood drug stores you've always gone to? Well, many are shutting down, and it's not just one or two. Walgreens is planning to close 1,200 stores. CVS is not far behind, closing a total of 1,144 stores between 2018 and 2023. Even Rite Aid is struggling, announcing the closure of

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